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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.58, 1,804.34 and 748.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.58, 1,804.34 and 748.00 is: 1,032.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.58 : 1,804.34 = 748.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.58/1,804.34 = 748.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.58x = 1,804.34 × 748.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.58x = 1,349,650.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,650.45/1,307.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.18

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